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to backfire
01
sair pela culatra, ter um efeito contrário
to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended
Intransitive
Exemplos
The strategy to increase sales by raising prices backfired as customers turned to cheaper alternatives.
A estratégia de aumentar as vendas aumentando os preços saiu pela culatra quando os clientes optaram por alternativas mais baratas.
02
contrafogo, acender um fogo controlado
to intentionally start a small fire in order to control or prevent the spread of a larger fire
Intransitive
Exemplos
The strategy to backfire helped them prevent the fire from getting out of control.
A estratégia do fogo controlado os ajudou a evitar que o fogo saísse do controle.
03
falhar, dar explosão
(of a vehicle or its engine) to experience an explosion in the engine or exhaust system due to improper timing, causing a loud noise or malfunction
Intransitive
Exemplos
I heard the car backfire as it passed by, and I thought something was wrong.
Ouvi o retrocesso do carro ao passar, e pensei que algo estava errado.
Backfire
01
an action or plan that produces the opposite effect or unintended negative consequences
Exemplos
The prank was a backfire that upset the entire office.
02
backfire, explosão no motor
a loud, sudden explosion of unburned fuel in the engine or exhaust system
Exemplos
A backfire could indicate issues with fuel mixture or ignition timing.
Um backfire pode indicar problemas com a mistura de combustível ou o tempo de ignição.
03
the backward release of gases and unburned powder after firing a gun
Exemplos
The backfire damaged the wooden stock of the musket.
04
a fire set intentionally to burn vegetation ahead of a wildfire, creating a barrier
Exemplos
The crew ignited a backfire along the ridge.
